CD Suncatcher
Peel off the coating of a CD to reveal a clear underlayer, then transform it into a beautiful, vibrant suncatcher! Download and print the template designs of inspiration or free-hand your artwork!
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Suncatcher Paints (Primary Colors)
Suncatcher Paints (Neon Colors)
Suncatcher Paint Pens (Black)
Elastic Cord (Teal, Lavender, Pink)
CDs
Tape
Scissors
Water Cup
Instructions
Step 1.
Gather your materials.
Step 1.
Gather your materials.
Step 2.
Remove the top layer of a CD using tape. Simply stick a piece of tape onto the CD, then pull it back to peel.
Step 2.
Remove the top layer of a CD using tape. Simply stick a piece of tape onto the CD, then pull it back to peel.
Step 3.
Repeat Step 1 on both sides of the CD until it’s completely transparent.
Step 3.
Repeat Step 1 on both sides of the CD until it’s completely transparent.
Step 4.
Download, print, and cut the three templates above
Step 4.
Download, print, and cut the three templates above
Step 5.
Tape the design under the clear CD.
Step 5.
Tape the design under the clear CD.
Step 6.
Outline the design with black window or textured paint.
Step 6.
Outline the design with black window or textured paint.
Step 7.
Once the outline is dry, paint in the design with suncatcher paints one color at a time.
TIP: Wash your paintbrush with water before switching colors to avoid mixing the paints.
Step 7.
Once the outline is dry, paint in the design with suncatcher paints one color at a time.
TIP: Wash your paintbrush with water before switching colors to avoid mixing the paints.
Step 8.
Once dry, tape the ends of the looped piece of elastic cording to the back of the CD suncatcher and hang it near a window or somewhere that gets a lot of sun!
Step 8.
Once dry, tape the ends of the looped piece of elastic cording to the back of the CD suncatcher and hang it near a window or somewhere that gets a lot of sun!